Chapter Thirteen Extra Dividends

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  In the end, Citibank agreed to Zhang Jingjiang's request and not only returned the initial $200 million in cash, gold and silver of Zhang Jingjiang, Li Wanquan, Yu Kuizhi and Huang Jinrong, but also added an additional $1.5 billion. Moreover, due to previous orders with European countries, the price had already been fixed and could not be changed, so the excess loss of $400 million could only be swallowed by itself.

  The Americans really hate these Chinese speculators to death.

  On September 15th, Li Wanqi brought Xu Shaowen to the Weston Club again. In the same old private room, several Shanghai tycoons had never been so cheerful. Yan Wuya only invested a small share, but also made three million yuan, he excitedly took out the red wine that he had treasured for over a decade and couldn't bear to drink, to celebrate with the big shots present.

  "Adding the profits from our previous European orders, this time we made a total net profit of $200 million," Zhang Jingjiang said, holding a notebook, with a Citibank checkbook on the tea table in front of him. "Now let's first divide the money according to your respective partnership ratios."

  Huang Jinrong heard about the money distribution, and it was naturally the most delightful thing. He smiled again like a Maitreya Buddha and said: "This time is really a great fortune, in just two short months, we earned 200 million, I'm afraid that even if I work hard for my whole life, I won't be able to get so much money."

  Li Wanqi still maintained his composure, but the smile that flowed between his eyebrows was difficult to conceal. He was a perceptive person and immediately turned to Xu Shao Wen, saying: "In any case, Wen Yuan is the initiator of this big deal, and even in the face of danger a few days ago, he came up with a plan to solve the problem, and can be called a great contributor."

  Xu Shaowen was slightly stunned, in fact, he couldn't be considered the initiator, at most, he just came up with a small idea, and the real initiator should be Li Wanqi himself. It's obvious that Li Wanqi is intentionally elevating himself, making himself have some weight in front of these Shanghai big shots. For himself, this favor was really great.

  "Uncle Li was being polite, but Shaowen just flapped his lips without putting in any money or effort. In the end, it was all thanks to Uncle Li's efforts that so many seniors were willing to work together on this deal. Without everyone's investment, all of this would have been nothing but an empty idea." Xu Shaowen said with repeated denials, but he was still very grateful to Li Wanqi in his heart.

  "Wen Yuan, you're too modest. Anyway, this wild idea has become a reality." Li Wanqi laughed loudly.

  Zhang Jingjiang had already calculated the dividends for everyone present. He said, "According to our initial investment, Boss Li will have a profit of 500 million, Boss Yu will have 350 million, Boss Huang will have 310 million, and Boss Yan will have 50 million. The remaining 590 million belongs to Zhang Mou. In addition, as previously agreed, we will give 10% of the profit to Wen Yuan, which is 200 million." After finishing speaking, he looked around at everyone present and asked, "Does anyone have any objections?"

  "Boss Zhang is settling the accounts, how dare we have any objections?" Huang Jinrong said with a big laugh.

  Two hundred million dollars in pure profit, taking one-tenth of that is indeed twenty million. Xu Shaowen's entire body was now filled with excitement, twenty million dollars in this era was already a astronomical figure. This kind of getting something for nothing deal was absolutely the most cost-effective.

  Zhang Jingjiang then filled out the Bank of America checks with their respective amounts and distributed them to everyone present. However, when he handed Xu Shaowen's check over, he nodded meaningfully, smiled slightly, and said: "Young man, you are a talented person, I hope this talent can be used on the right path. Take care!"

  "Thank you, Mr. Zhang, for your guidance. I will definitely remember it in my heart." Xu Shao-wen smiled and responded with a "thank you", then very politely took the check. However, when he saw the number on the check, he was shocked. According to Zhang Jingjiang's dividend calculation, he should have gotten 200 million, but the amount on the check was actually exactly 290 million US dollars.

  Xu Shaowen immediately looked at Zhang Jingjiang, just about to ask when Zhang Jingjiang smiled mysteriously and said: "Wenyuan, that little money was given by me, don't mind it too much. Zhang will never be stingy with things, except for money."

  Xu Shaowen vaguely understood that Zhang Jingjiang had given himself $90 million, which meant he owed Zhang Jingjiang a favor worth $90 million. This favor would need to be repaid in the future.

  After celebrating for a while, everyone went their separate ways.

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  On the way back to Li's villa, Xu Shaowen and Li Wanqi sat together in a sedan. Tonight's night scene looked very charming, because the mood of both people was particularly good.

  50 million is an absolute huge number for Li Wanqi, almost half of his total assets. In just two months, his net worth increased by 50%, even if he had a deep city in the past, he would still have an irrepressible excitement in his heart.

  Xu Shaowen estimated that in the Republic of China era, building a 32-knot medium cruiser would only cost between $3 million to $6 million. He already had $29 million, which means he could completely form a naval fleet.

  However, he had other plans in mind. After all, building a fleet was no problem, but what about the cost of maintaining it? He had to use his own money to keep making more, and have an endless source of income, in order to build a truly powerful army.

  After the sedan drove out of the rental area, Li Wanqi suddenly spoke up and said: "Wen Yuan, Uncle Li is very happy this time, and also saw from this deal that you are a young man with great potential."

  "Uncle Li, you're being too serious. Xu Shaowen was just showing off his cleverness a bit, and this time's success was purely due to luck." Xu Shaowen looked at Li Wanqi with some curiosity, not knowing what he really wanted to say.

  "I've always admired people who have talent, courage and self-awareness," Li Wanqi said seriously, looking at Xu Shao Wen with a gradually serious tone. "Obviously, you are such a person. So, Uncle Li has an impolite request, I am willing to marry my daughter Li Yue Ru to you, Wen Yuan, I don't know if you would be willing to accept this marriage."

  Xu Shao was shocked, perhaps Li Wanqi was really excited and confused, and actually proposed such a thing at this time. Marriage is a big deal, let alone he didn't even have any preparation, how could he answer?

  Li Wanqi suddenly took out a piece of paper from his coat pocket, which was the Citibank check distributed earlier at the Weston Club. He looked at Xu Shaowen and said with an expressionless face: "Wenyuan, I know you are someone who wants to do great things, but doing great things requires capital. Although my Li family can't be considered rich and powerful, this amount of money can still help you a bit. If Wenyuan you agree to this marriage, these 50 million US dollars will be considered as dowry, and in the future if Wenyuan you need anything, my Li family will definitely support you with all our might."

  Li Wanqi is a businessman who would never make a loss-making deal. He unhesitatingly handed over the $50 million to Xu Shaowen, but this was not just a matter of generosity. In his heart, he knew that if Xu Shaowen could earn $50 million for him this time, then in the future, he would be able to earn even more. After all, handing over the $50 million to Xu Shaowen was also an investment. Moreover, if Xu Shaowen and Li Yue became husband and wife, then Xu and Li would become one family, and the Li family's money would also be the Xu family's money.

  $500 million is in front of him, Xu Shaowen said he didn't want it, that's self-deception, but he resisted the temptation of money. In this era, the gold content of the dollar is extremely high, and $500 million can increase the development speed of China's industrial and commercial industries by three times.

  He let out a slow sigh, looking at Li Wanqi with a bitter expression, and said: "Uncle Li, Little Rong is indeed a lovely girl, to say I don't like her would be a lie. But Uncle Li, using this check as leverage for me to marry Little Rong, isn't that too much of a mercenary relationship?"

  Xu Shaowen paused, slowly shaking his head, a disappointed expression evident on his face. He continued: "I've only spent such a short time with Xiaoru, and we've been busy with this business deal, so we haven't even had the chance to talk about romance. Now suddenly talking about marriage is too sudden, isn't it? Moreover, if Shaowen truly likes Xiaoru's sister, he wouldn't want the $50 million either. I don't hope that love is built on a relationship of interests."

  Li Wanqi was taken aback, then burst out laughing and exclaimed "Good!" three times. He excitedly said: "Good for you, Xu Wen yuan! I knew I wasn't wrong about you - not only are you young and promising, but also loyal and righteous!" He suddenly stuffed the check into Xu Shaowen's hand and continued: "Since you admit to liking Xiao Ru, I won't force anything else. I hope you don't disappoint me. This money isn't a dowry, it's my family's investment in your future success, Xu Wen yuan."

  Xu Shaowen was shocked and held Li Wanqi's check in his hand, unsure of what to do for the time being.

  "Wen Yuan, don't worry, I won't force you into anything regarding your relationship with Xiao Ru. Before you voluntarily agree to this marriage, I also won't go around spreading rumors," Li Wanqi said sternly and solemnly, "However, I hope that within three years, you can give me an explanation, at the very least, I want to drink the engagement wine of you and Xiao Ru."

  Xu Shaowen thought for a moment, Li Yue was indeed a beautiful and lovely girl, and he had also had feelings for her in his heart. However, what he was worried about now was how Li Yue felt about him. He didn't want his marriage to be without mutual affection.

  With two years of time and $79 million in startup capital, I will definitely be able to achieve something earth-shattering.

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  It's been revised, still a bit of a small YY, but much better than before. The benefits have also been reduced by half. Hope you readers can continue to support me.